Inuit wellness programs

These are commonly known as the determinants of health. They include such things as how much money you make, how much education you have and your relationships with family and friends. Supportive relationships with family and friends can make you feel cared for, loved, esteemed and valued. As a result, they have a protective effect on your health World Health Organization, Historical determinants, such as the legacy of residential schools, are believed to have shaped the mental health of Indigenous peoples.

A research project commissioned by the Aboriginal Healing Foundation found that the most common mental health diagnoses were post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse disorder and major depression Research Series, Indigenous Services Canada is committed to helping First Nations and Inuit communities by funding mental health-related programs and services:. Increased awareness of mental health and wellness can reduce stigma for those who need to access mental health support.

The Education Policy team works with various levels of the Provincial Education System to promote and enhance Inuit-specific resources, supports, and content, while working alongside Ministry of Education officials, School Board District employees, and Inuit community members. Cultural Education Programming offers accessible, community-based, culturally relevant activities for Inuit and the community at large.

The program is designed to develop traditional Inuit skills and knowledge. The program will support Indigenous children, youth and their families in diverse communities regardless of where they live with increased access to prevention-based services and supports. Canada Pre-Natal Program. The CAPC program provides supports for families with children through playgroups, social outings, community events, and one-on-one services.

Toronto Programs. Youth in Transition. Youth Life Promotion. Tungasuvvingat Inuit has a dedicated and robust Youth Life Promotion program. The YLP Coordinator helps support Inuit children and youth years of age to identify barriers that prevent them from living a healthy life.

Day Counselling Program. The focus of the program is to be able to provide community-based counselling services that both reflects the culture and healing from an Inuit perspective. The staff draw from ongoing training and years of experience working in the community. Mamisarvik Healing Centre. Mamisarvik Healing Centre is an Inuit-specific substance use and concurrent disorder treatment program located in Ottawa, Ontario.

The residential treatment program began in , to meet the overwhelming need of Inuit in crisis. Our program is offered in both English and Inuktitut for women and men aged 18 years and older. Regional Cancer Care Program. Funded by the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer and in partnership with Cancer Care Ontario, the Regional Cancer Program aims to address the ongoing cancer-related health disparities that exist between Urban Inuit and the general population in Ontario.